Santa Barbara Stargazing Tour with PhD Student Guide
Santa Barbara, USAby Alta Vista Tours
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 10 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Experience the night sky with a PhD-level astronomy guide who brings the cosmos to life through storytelling and expert insight. Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling. View planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies through a high-powered telescope with guided explanations. Enjoy a comfortable, small-group experience with luxury transportation, hot drinks, and warm gear provided.
What's included
- PhD student guide
- Transportation via Mercedes Sprinter
- High-powered telescope viewing
- Blankets, jackets, and cold-weather gear
- Complimentary hot drinks
- Guide gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Lake Cachuma
2 hours
Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location, often Lake Cachuma, where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling. ·PhD-guided stargazing experience ·High-powered telescope viewing ·Dark sky location away from city lights ·Transportation included ·Complimentary hot drinks ·Blankets and warm gear provided
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at the Amtrak Station. Look for the gray Alta Vista Tours Sprinter van parked adjacent to the station building, inside the parking lot. Parking is available on nearby streets or in the Amtrak station lot for a small fee. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
End point
We'll meet at the Amtrak Station. Look for the gray Alta Vista Tours Sprinter van parked adjacent to the station building, inside the parking lot. Parking is available on nearby streets or in the Amtrak station lot for a small fee. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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